Summit ESC has recently had the privilege of being awarded several grants. As you explore the following, you’ll learn about some new opportunities and about the exciting things in store for the future:
Peg’s Foundation Grant:
What is it?
Introduced at the end of last school year, Summit ESC and Peg’s Foundation announced a new partnership to develop a county-wide system of Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinators (BHWC) for proactive prevention and early intervention for middle school and high school students in Summit County.
Over the summer, Coventry Locals Schools and Tallmadge City Schools piloted this new system. Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinators — Erin Pavlik and Shari Brustoski, respectively — received initial training on the Student Assistance Program model from the Ohio School Wellness Initiative. This instruction provided them with the knowledge and resources needed to implement Student Assistance Programs (SAPs) in their respective districts.
Utilizing funding from the grant, these two districts — along with Summit ESC — partnered with Panorama Education to conduct universal screenings of students to identify which individuals might benefit from the Student Assistance Program. This data will ensure that all students receive the aid they need. Both school districts are planning to deliver their first survey for students this fall.
Who does it benefit?
All students who are served by Summit ESC!
Ohio Attorney General’s School/Law Enforcement Technology Linking Safety Grant:
What is it?
This $20,000 grant allows for the implementation of networked security cameras — improving the safety and security of students and staff at KIDS FIRST, Summit ESC’s program for students with medium to severe levels of autism.
These cameras will provide 24/7 surveillance of the school entrances, hallways, common areas, playgrounds, and parking lots. School officials and local emergency response teams will be able to access the footage even when offsite and have the ability to quickly and easily share recorded video with any appropriate party.
Who does it benefit?
Primarily the students and staff at KIDS FIRST — and, by extension, each of the
school districts that have students at that school.
Future Forward Ohio Grant:
What is it?
The Ohio Personalized Learning Network, which is a subcategory created and funded by the Future Forward Ohio Grant. This grant-funded professional learning program supports Ohio educators, schools, and districts working to create learner-centered systems — from the classroom to the district level.
The Network provides grant-funded:
Professional learning opportunities available to all educators, schools, and districts.
Dedicated region-based Ohio Personalized Learning Specialists to provide support along the way.
Customized support based on district or school needs or focus.
Who does it benefit?
NE Ohio and Greater-Ohio educators, schools, districts — and, ultimately, our students!
Transitional Work Grant (TWG):
What is it?
Accredited by the Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC), the TWG program is designed to help injured workers remain at work or return to work through transitional work. Returning an injured worker to the job as soon as possible and as safely as possible before he or she is 100% recovered lowers our workers’ comp costs and improves our bottom line.
Who does it benefit?
Both employer and recovering employee! The program uses real job-related tasks to accommodate a worker’s abilities for a specified period of time and then gradually returns them to their original duties. Employers who have a TWG Program can earn a potential 10% premium rebate applicable to claims with dates of injury within that policy year.
Other key details:
Based on our employee count, we were approved for up to $6,300. We are currently working with Work Injury Solutions to develop Transitional Work Program policies and procedures, as well as conducting job analyses for specific positions. A Transitional Work Committee will be trained by Work Injury Solutions to monitor the program. This program will be sent to the BWC for approval and then we will begin!
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We are so grateful for these grant-funded opportunities here at Summit ESC, and we look forward to reaping the benefits right alongside YOU!